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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 573.95 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 573.95 and 187.62 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 573.95 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/573.95 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 573.95 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 107,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,684.50/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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